noun / verb
rap
A sharp striking blow.
A sharp rap on the door interrupts our quiet dinner.
Etymology
Rap imitates or evokes a short, sharp impact. The noun names the blow and the verb names producing it.
More examples
- She rapped her knuckles on the wooden counter.
- Two quick raps on the window caught my attention.
- The inspector raps the company for ignoring safety rules.
Forms
rap · raps · rapped · rapping